Mentoring Models
Professor Clutterbuck (2001) suggests there are four key ‘helping’ roles:
- Coaching
- Guardian
- Networking
- Counselling
Clutterbuck’s Mentoring Model
The model is based upon the level of direction provided by the mentor and the level of stretch or nurturing given to the client. This results in four mentoring styles:
Coaching focus (e.g. developing skills and performance)
Networking focus (e.g. introducing the client to valuable contracts and resources)
Guardian focus (e.g. protecting and shielding the client)
Counselling focus (e.g. listening to the client’s concerns and issues)
Developmental mentoring involves the High Growth Coach drawing upon all four styles.
Sponsoring mentoring involves the High Growth Coach in drawing more upon guardian and counselling skills. Often in High Growth Enterprise Coaching Programmes this will be part of a long term relationship – lasting several years, especially if there is a long term exit strategy or strategy to acquire substantial financing or investment.
Performing mentoring involves the High Growth Coach drawing more upon coaching and networking styles to introduce clients to key contacts, provide access to resources and to provide the knowledge and skills required to perform.
The following diagram explains a 3 step mentoring model
3 Step Mentoring Model
Click on the lesson title under the “Next” button below to access the following lesson.